Lionel Messi’s Restaurant: Bellavista del Jardín del Norte

WORDS Cheri Morris IMAGES Adria Goula

Bellavista del Jardín del Norte, meaning ‘beautiful view of the garden in the north’, is a picturesque restaurant with a Spanish-village theme partly initiated by football star Lionel Messi.  

Designed By El Equipo Creativo and located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, the 1000 square metre space is bursting with colourful, vibrancy and Spanish culture. The pretty-as-a-picture entrance is adorned by thousands of suspended flowers, with natural light filtering through dainty stalks reminiscent of the renowned Spanish flower festivals. The layout and quirky interior design mimics a typical journey through a Spanish village-like setting and begins in a florist that boasts a wealth of flowers and inviting greenery.

The florist then meanders into a village street setting with various stall fronts, bold lettered signs and football-themed spaces that guide you toward the main dining plaza. Upon arrival at the dining area, diners can choose to enjoy their meal at a local pub, barber shop or watch the chefs cook their meal in the tombola stall. Metal kiosks and a ceiling of flowers and lights further guide you through the space until you reach the garden plaza at the end. The double-height plaza space overlooks the garden and features a church-like metal frame clad in purple flags beneath a canopy of lights that are made to look like exploding fireworks.

The menu features a little something from everywhere in the world. Visit them online for more information.